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How to get fromShrewsbury to Croydonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Shrewsbury to Croydon by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain train Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain train Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
    3h 17m
    £50–132

  2. Drive  170.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shrewsbury to Croydoncar car 170.2 mi
    3h 13m
    £43–61

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 409
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to West Croydon Bus Stationbus bus Sl7
    6h 32m

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslowtrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    5h 4m
    £93–277

  5. Train, line 2 bus

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham Moor Street to London Marylebonetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Marylebone Station to West Norwood Stationbus bus 2 / ...
    5h 12m
    £59–116

  6. Train, train to Liverpool, fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane LPL - LGW
    6h 27m
    £88–197

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to London City Airport

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane BHX - LCY
    6h 39m
    £193–439

Shrewsbury to Croydon by train and foot

Calendar336Weekly Services
Duration3h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Shrewsbury, England and Croydon, England?

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to East Croydon via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to West Croydon Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 32m.

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